POLICE have detained three of the four men they arrested for questioning over the death of Washington Redskins NFL star Sean Taylor.
An official in Lee County confirmed the men were in custody but said the case was being handled by Miami-Dade police.
They would not confirm if anyone was in custody for the shooting death of Taylor, who was attacked at his Miami home on Monday and died a day later.
Police would only say that detectives were in the area for an unspecified case.
"Our detectives are out there in Fort Myers conducting an investigation, gathering information, and at this particular time they are not comfortable releasing any information," police spokesman Robert Williams said. "As soon as information develops that will not jeopardise their case, they will release information."
The Miami Herald said investigators believe the suspects learned of Taylor’s house through someone who unwittingly set up the burglary by bragging about his wealth. The suspects include two teenagers and a man in his 20s.
Richard Sharpstein, a former Taylor lawyer and family friend, confirmed the report.
"It’s my understanding that three individuals are in custody. A house is being searched," Sharpstein said. He repeated that the 24-year-old’s house had been targeted.
Taylor’s teammates and friends were measured in response.
"I can’t get excited or get my hopes up hoping these are the guys until we know for sure," running back Clinton Portis said.
"It’s still not gonna bring back Sean. It will still take a great guy away from the world."
Taylor was shot once in the upper leg by an intruder. The bullet hit the femoral artery, causing significant blood loss and he never regained consciousness.
Source: Suspects detained over NFL murder
